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Oolite and Arkose Definition


Arkose and Oolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Oolite and Arkose

The general Oolite and Arkose definition can be stated as: Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. On the other hand, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Oolite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Oolite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Oolite and Arkose

The history of Oolite and Arkose gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Oolite and Arkose Origin and Discoverer

Oolite and Arkose definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Oolite and Arkose. In this section, you will know about Oolite and Arkose Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Oolite is Unknown whereas Origin of Arkose is France. It is interesting to know the name of Oolite and Arkose discoverer. The Discoverer of Oolite is Unknown and the discoverer of Arkose is Alexandre Brongniart.

Etymology of Oolite and Arkose

Along with Oolite and Arkose definition, know more about the etymology of Oolite and Arkose. Etymology of Oolite and Arkose gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Oolite and Formation of Arkose. The etymology of Oolite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime while that of Arkose is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Oolite and Arkose belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Oolite and Arkose are listed below.

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